Life Among the Paiutes: Their Wrongs and Claims by Sarah Winnemucca (English) Pa

Description: Life Among the Paiutes by Sarah Winnemucca, Mint Editions Life Among the Paiutes (1883) is a book by Sarah Winnemucca. Written toward the end of a lifetime of advocacy on behalf of Native Americans, Life Among the Paiutes is a hybrid work of history and memoir by Sarah Winnemucca, who witnessed firsthand the dangers of unchecked occupation by US government and military forces. Intended as a rallying cry to white Americans, Life Among the Paiutes is considered the first autobiographical work written by a woman of Native American heritage. Oh my dear good Christian people, how long are you going to stand by and see us suffer at your hands?" First and foremost, Winnemuccas groundbreaking text is intended for an Anglo-American audience, whose political status the author hopes to use as a means of bringing her message to the halls of Congress. In the memoir section, Winnemucca describes her upbringing among the Northern Paiute in Nevada, whose lives were irrevocably disrupted by incursions from white settlers and military raids. After the murder of her mother and several members of her family by the US Cavalry, Winnemucca dedicated herself to social work and activism, using her knowledge of the English language to reach a larger audience. Weaving her own story into the story of her people, Winnemucca makes a compelling case for the reparation of land and sovereignty to the Northern Paiutes, who had been devastated and dispersed for decades after making contact with American settlers. This edition of Sarah Winnemuccas Life Among the Paiutes is a classic work of Native American literature reimagined for modern readers.Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Back Cover "Oh my dear good Christian people, how long are you going to stand by and see us suffer at your hands?" In this powerful memoir, Northern Paiute writer and civil rights activist Sarah Winnemucca asks her Anglo-American audience to listen to her story and the story of her people. Life Among the Paiutes is a work of nonfiction by Sarah Winnemucca. Flap "Oh my dear good Christian people, how long are you going to stand by and see us suffer at your hands?" In this powerful memoir, Northern Paiute writer and civil rights activist Sarah Winnemucca asks her Anglo-American audience to listen to her story and the story of her people. Life Among the Paiutes is a work of nonfiction by Sarah Winnemucca. Author Biography Sarah Winnemucca (1844-1891) was a Northern Paiute educator, activist, and author. Born near Humboldt Lake, Nevada, Winnemucca was raised in an influential Paiute family who sent her to study at a Catholic school in California. During the Paiute War, she fled with her family to San Francisco and Virginia City, where they performed on stage as the "Paiute Royal Family" to make ends meet. After a US Cavalry raid led to the deaths of her mother and several members of her family, Winnemucca dedicated herself to advocating for the rights of Native Americans across the country. When the Bannock War of 1878 led to the imprisonment of the Paiute peoples in a Yakima, Washington concentration camp, Winnemucca made her way to Washington, D. C. to petition Congress and the President on their behalf. Over the next decade, she worked as an interpreter, guide, and social worker for imprisoned Native Americans as well as published a critically acclaimed book. Part memoir, part history, Life Among the Paiutes (1883) is considered a landmark of American literature and is likely the first autobiography written by a Native American woman. Despite her remarkable achievements and tireless advocacy on behalf of her people, Winnemucca is a controversial figure among the Paiute, some of whom view her as an assimilationist who used her status for personal gain. Details ISBN1513283405 Author Mint Editions Short Title Life among the Paiutes: Pages 198 Series Mint Editions Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1513283405 ISBN-13 9781513283401 Format Paperback Subtitle Their Wrongs and Claims Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Portland Publication Date 2021-06-10 NZ Release Date 2021-06-10 US Release Date 2021-06-10 UK Release Date 2021-06-10 DEWEY 979.0049745769 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-07-29 Alternative 9781513208879 Publisher Mint Editions Imprint Mint Editions Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159369830;

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